Saab 9-4X recalls

Whether your car is affected and still needs the repair depends on its VIN or registration. Check it on the official site for your country:

• United States: nhtsa.gov/recalls
• United Kingdom: check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk

1. Rear suspension toe link may loosen or separate

   Reported June 24, 2021Model years 2011–2012NHTSA campaign 21V473000380,498 vehicles affected

   Do not drive: the maker advises not to drive affected vehicles until they are repaired.

   An improperly tightened adjuster may allow a rear toe link to loosen or separate, causing loss of vehicle control and increasing crash risk. Dealers will replace the adjustable toe link with a non-adjustable one free of charge.

   Official NHTSA recall text

   Component

   SUSPENSION:REAR

   Defect

   General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2010-2016 Cadillac SRX and 2011-2012 Saab 9-4X vehicles. The rear suspension toe link adjuster may not have been tightened properly, which could result in a loose toe link.

   Consequence

   A loose toe link can separate and cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy

   Owners are advised to not drive their vehicle if they experience certain Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) warnings or other issues, such as unusual steering behavior, while driving. Please see the Part 573 report for the full list of warnings. Dealers will replace the adjustable toe link with a non-adjustable one, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed August 6, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 25, 2021. Cadillac and Saab customers may direct questions to Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. GM's number for this recall is N212340980.

   Notes

   Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

2. Rear toe link may loosen or fail

   Reported September 19, 2014Model years 2011–2012NHTSA campaign 14V571000290,241 vehicles affected

   A loose rear toe adjuster link may cause the vehicle to sway or wander, damage the threads and eventually fail, abruptly changing wheel alignment and potentially causing loss of control. Dealers will inspect the lock nuts and replace damaged or loose parts free of charge.

   Official NHTSA recall text

   Component

   SUSPENSION:REAR

   Defect

   General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 Cadillac SRX vehicles manufactured April 14, 2009, to September 1, 2014, and 2011-2012 Saab 9-4X vehicles manufactured February 1, 2011, to September 13, 2011. On the affected vehicles, the jam nut in the rear suspension toe adjuster link may not be torqued to the proper specification. A loose toe adjuster link can cause the vehicle to sway or wander at highway speeds. A loose toe adjuster link may lead to thread damage and eventual failure. Failure of the toe adjuster link will cause an abrupt change in the vehicle's alignment.

   Consequence

   Failure of the toe adjuster link could cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy

   GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the torque of the left and right rear toe link adjuster lock nuts, and replace the parts if there is evidence of damage or a loose link, free of charge. The The recall began November 11, 2014. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 or Saab customer service at 1-800-955-9007. GM's number for this recall is 14457.

   Notes

   Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Sources: NHTSA (US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), DVSA (UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) and the EU Safety Gate (European Commission) recall data. Each recall covers vehicles sold in that market; models sold elsewhere may differ.